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Korean J Clin Neurophysiol.  2014 Dec;16(2):70-73. 10.14253/kjcn.2014.16.2.70.

Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Associated with Hashimoto's Encephalopathy

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  • 1Department of Neurology, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kimbkun1403@gmail.com

Abstract

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus usually presents with altered mentation without distinct manifestations of seizures. It may be related with various medical disorders. Hashimoto's encephalopathy is characterized by various neurological manifestations accompanied by high titers of anti-thyroid antibodies. Here, we report a patient with nonconvulsive status epilepticus caused by Hashimoto's encephalopathy who showed a dramatic response to steroids.

Keyword

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus; Hashimoto's encephalopathy; Immunologic treatment

MeSH Terms

Antibodies
Humans
Neurologic Manifestations
Seizures
Status Epilepticus*
Steroids
Antibodies
Steroids
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